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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.80 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.80 and 178.59 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.80 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.80 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.80 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 91,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402.36/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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