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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 514.01 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 514.01 and 180.25 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 514.01 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/514.01 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 514.01 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 92,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,649.40/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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