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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 515.36 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 515.36 and 181.27 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 515.36 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/515.36 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 515.36 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 93,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,420.40/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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