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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 513.86 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 513.86 and 180.12 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 513.86 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/513.86 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 513.86 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 92,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,555.56/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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