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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 511.20 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 511.20 and 178.54 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 511.20 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/511.20 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 511.20 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 91,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,269.65/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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