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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 512.94 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 512.94 and 179.80 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 512.94 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/512.94 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 512.94 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 92,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.61/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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