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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.42, 511.81 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.42, 511.81 and 179.21 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.42 : 511.81 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.42/511.81 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.42x = 511.81 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.42x = 91,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,721.47/341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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