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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 512.46 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 512.46 and 179.36 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 512.46 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/512.46 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 512.46 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 91,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,914.83/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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