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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 513.47 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 513.47 and 177.78 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 513.47 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/513.47 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 513.47 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 91,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,283.81/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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