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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.72, 514.80 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.72, 514.80 and 181 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.72 : 514.80 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.72/514.80 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.72x = 514.80 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.72x = 93,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,178.80/343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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