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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 514.34 and 180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 514.34 and 180.61 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 514.34 = 180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/514.34 = 180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 514.34 × 180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 92,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,894.95/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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