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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 510.60 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 510.60 and 178.37 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 510.60 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/510.60 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 510.60 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 91,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.17/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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