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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 512.60 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 512.60 and 179.68 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 512.60 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/512.60 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 512.60 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 92,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,103.07/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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