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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 514.21 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 514.21 and 180.37 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 514.21 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/514.21 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 514.21 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 92,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,748.06/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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