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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 513.95 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 513.95 and 180.30 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 513.95 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/513.95 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 513.95 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 92,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,664.28/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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