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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.78 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.78 and 178.48 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.78 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.78 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.78 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 91,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,342.49/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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