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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 516.27 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 516.27 and 181.96 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 516.27 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/516.27 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 516.27 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 93,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,940.49/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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