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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 513.45 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 513.45 and 179.96 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 513.45 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/513.45 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 513.45 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 92,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,401.75/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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