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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.71, 514.37 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.71, 514.37 and 180.51 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.71 : 514.37 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.71/514.37 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.71x = 514.37 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.71x = 92,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,848.93/342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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