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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 512.58 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 512.58 and 179.83 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 512.58 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/512.58 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 512.58 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 92,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174.70/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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