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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 512.81 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 512.81 and 179.67 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 512.81 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/512.81 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 512.81 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 92,136.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,136.57/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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