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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.82, 515.96 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.82, 515.96 and 181.62 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.82 : 515.96 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.82/515.96 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.82x = 515.96 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.82x = 93,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.66/343.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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