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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 515.82 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 515.82 and 179.31 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 515.82 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/515.82 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 515.82 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 92,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,491.68/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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