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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 512.80 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 512.80 and 179.82 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 512.80 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/512.80 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 512.80 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 92,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,208.23/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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