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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 515.72 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 515.72 and 181.49 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 515.72 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/515.72 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 515.72 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 93,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,598.02/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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