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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 514.04 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 514.04 and 180.24 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 514.04 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/514.04 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 514.04 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 92,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,649.67/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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