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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 512.41 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 512.41 and 179.56 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 512.41 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/512.41 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 512.41 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 92,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,004.88/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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