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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 513.95 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 513.95 and 178.14 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 513.95 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/513.95 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 513.95 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 91,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.23/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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