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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 515.58 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 515.58 and 181.83 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 515.58 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/515.58 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 515.58 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 93,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,747.91/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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