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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 514.71 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 514.71 and 180.78 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 514.71 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/514.71 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 514.71 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 93,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,049.27/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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