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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 511.94 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 511.94 and 179.20 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 511.94 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/511.94 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 511.94 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 91,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,738.75/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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