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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.42 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.42 and 178.66 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.42 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.42 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.42 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 91,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,370.30/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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