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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 512.19 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 512.19 and 176.73 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 512.19 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/512.19 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 512.19 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 90,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,517.21/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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