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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 512.42 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 512.42 and 179.18 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 512.42 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/512.42 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 512.42 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 91,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,815.80/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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