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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.00, 516.07 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.00, 516.07 and 181.64 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.00 : 516.07 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.00/516.07 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.00x = 516.07 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.00x = 93,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,740.47/344.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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