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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 510.51 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 510.51 and 178.31 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 510.51 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/510.51 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 510.51 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 91,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.98/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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