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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.01 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.01 and 177.09 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.01 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.01 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.01 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 90,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,671.85/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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