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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.19, 514.85 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.19, 514.85 and 180.92 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.19 : 514.85 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.19/514.85 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.19x = 514.85 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.19x = 93,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,143.18/343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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