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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.72 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.72 and 180.18 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.72 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.72 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.72 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 92,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,562.07/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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