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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 511.80 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 511.80 and 176.96 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 511.80 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/511.80 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 511.80 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 90,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565.57/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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