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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 515.74 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 515.74 and 181.44 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 515.74 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/515.74 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 515.74 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 93,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,575.87/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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