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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.91 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.91 and 177.33 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.91 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.91 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.91 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 90,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,951.77/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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