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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.92 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.92 and 179.74 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.92 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.92 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.92 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 92,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,194.30/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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