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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 516.66 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 516.66 and 179.90 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 516.66 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/516.66 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 516.66 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 92,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.13/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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