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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.82, 516 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.82, 516 and 179.12 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.82 : 516 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.82/516 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.82x = 516 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.82x = 92,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425.92/343.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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