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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.32, 514.06 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.32, 514.06 and 180.66 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.32 : 514.06 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.32/514.06 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.32x = 514.06 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.32x = 92,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,870.08/343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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