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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 513.17 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 513.17 and 179.69 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 513.17 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/513.17 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 513.17 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 92,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,208.05/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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