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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 513.28 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 513.28 and 179.48 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 513.28 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/513.28 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 513.28 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 92,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,123.49/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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