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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 513 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 513 and 177.12 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 513 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/513 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 513 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 90,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862.56/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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