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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 512.86 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 512.86 and 180.28 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 512.86 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/512.86 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 512.86 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 92,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,458.40/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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