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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 515.34 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 515.34 and 180.76 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 515.34 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/515.34 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 515.34 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 93,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152.86/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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