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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 511.71 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 511.71 and 176.91 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 511.71 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/511.71 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 511.71 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 90,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,526.62/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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