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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 515.12 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 515.12 and 178.99 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 515.12 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/515.12 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 515.12 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 92,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,197.86/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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