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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.33 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.33 and 179.21 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.33 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.33 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.33 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 91,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,815.04/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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