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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.43 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.43 and 177.11 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.43 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.43 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.43 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 90,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,756.48/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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