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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 513.34 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 513.34 and 179.98 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 513.34 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/513.34 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 513.34 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 92,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,390.93/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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