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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.80 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.80 and 180.59 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.80 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.80 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.80 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 92,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,967.73/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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