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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 512.85 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 512.85 and 179.36 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 512.85 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/512.85 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 512.85 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 91,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,982.21/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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