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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 513.63 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 513.63 and 175.18 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 513.63 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/513.63 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 513.63 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 89,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,977.70/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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