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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.14 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.14 and 178.96 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.14 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.14 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.14 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 91,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,652.57/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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