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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.33 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.33 and 179.11 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.33 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.33 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.33 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 91,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,763.17/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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