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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 514.09 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 514.09 and 180.68 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 514.09 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/514.09 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 514.09 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 92,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,885.78/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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