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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 514.72 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 514.72 and 180.74 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 514.72 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/514.72 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 514.72 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 93,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,030.49/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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