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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 516.23 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 516.23 and 181.61 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 516.23 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/516.23 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 516.23 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 93,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,749.04/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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