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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.69 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.69 and 179.88 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.69 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.69 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.69 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 92,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.20/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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