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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 512.56 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 512.56 and 177.38 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 512.56 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/512.56 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 512.56 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 90,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,917.89/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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