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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 513.48 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 513.48 and 179.51 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 513.48 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/513.48 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 513.48 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 92,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174.79/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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