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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 512.93 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 512.93 and 177.71 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 512.93 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/512.93 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 512.93 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 91,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149.34/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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