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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 512.72 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 512.72 and 179.49 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 512.72 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/512.72 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 512.72 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 92,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,028.11/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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