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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 513.76 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 513.76 and 180.10 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 513.76 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/513.76 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 513.76 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 92,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,528.18/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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