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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.27 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.27 and 179.32 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.27 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.27 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.27 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 91,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,857.70/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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