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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 513.14 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 513.14 and 179.91 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 513.14 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/513.14 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 513.14 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 92,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,318.12/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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