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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 513.62 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 513.62 and 180.01 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 513.62 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/513.62 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 513.62 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 92,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456.74/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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