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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 515.18 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 515.18 and 181.31 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 515.18 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/515.18 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 515.18 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 93,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.38/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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