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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 514.82 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 514.82 and 180.83 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 514.82 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/514.82 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 514.82 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 93,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,096.64/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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