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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 511.06 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 511.06 and 178.66 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 511.06 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/511.06 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 511.06 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 91,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,305.98/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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