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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 512.52 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 512.52 and 179.92 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 512.52 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/512.52 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 512.52 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 92,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.60/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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