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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 515.16 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 515.16 and 181.04 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 515.16 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/515.16 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 515.16 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 93,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,261.99/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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