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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 515.16 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 515.16 and 178.90 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 515.16 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/515.16 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 515.16 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 92,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,160.84/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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