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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 515.69 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 515.69 and 181.37 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 515.69 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/515.69 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 515.69 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 93,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,530.70/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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