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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 512.37 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 512.37 and 179.17 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 512.37 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/512.37 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 512.37 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 91,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,801.33/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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