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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 516.30 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 516.30 and 181.78 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 516.30 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/516.30 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 516.30 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 93,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,853.01/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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