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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.08 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.08 and 178.74 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.08 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.08 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.08 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 91,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,350.44/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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