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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 510.89 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 510.89 and 176.34 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 510.89 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/510.89 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 510.89 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 90,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,089.46/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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