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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 512.49 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 512.49 and 179.39 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 512.49 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/512.49 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 512.49 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 91,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,935.58/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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