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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 512.10 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 512.10 and 179.37 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 512.10 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/512.10 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 512.10 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 91,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,855.38/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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