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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.86, 515.96 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.86, 515.96 and 181.67 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.86 : 515.96 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.86/515.96 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.86x = 515.96 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.86x = 93,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,730.97/343.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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