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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 513.49 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 513.49 and 179.91 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 513.49 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/513.49 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 513.49 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 92,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,381.99/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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