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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.91 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.91 and 179.46 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.91 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.91 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.91 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 92,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,046.83/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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