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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.76 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.76 and 181.80 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.76 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.76 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.76 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 93,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,765.17/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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