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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 512.26 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 512.26 and 179.15 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 512.26 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/512.26 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 512.26 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 91,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,768.37/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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