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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.89 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.89 and 179.10 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.89 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.89 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.89 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 91,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,679.50/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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