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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 512.17 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 512.17 and 176.93 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 512.17 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/512.17 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 512.17 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 90,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,617.82/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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