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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 513.07 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 513.07 and 179.80 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 513.07 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/513.07 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 513.07 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 92,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248.25/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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