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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 514.25 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 514.25 and 180.34 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 514.25 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/514.25 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 514.25 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 92,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,739.85/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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