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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 514.14 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 514.14 and 178.26 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 514.14 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/514.14 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 514.14 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 91,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.60/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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