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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 512.82 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 512.82 and 179.44 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 512.82 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/512.82 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 512.82 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 92,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,020.42/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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