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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 512.83 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 512.83 and 177.46 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 512.83 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/512.83 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 512.83 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 91,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,006.81/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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