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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 512.48 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 512.48 and 179.25 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 512.48 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/512.48 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 512.48 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 91,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862.04/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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