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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.05 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.05 and 179.31 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.05 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.05 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.05 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 91,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816.99/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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