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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 512.52 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 512.52 and 179.34 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 512.52 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/512.52 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 512.52 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 91,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,915.34/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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