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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 512.79 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 512.79 and 179.50 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 512.79 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/512.79 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 512.79 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 92,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,045.81/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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