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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 513.30 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 513.30 and 179.59 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 513.30 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/513.30 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 513.30 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 92,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,183.55/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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