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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.80 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.80 and 177.25 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.80 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.80 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.80 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 90,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,893.80/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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