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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 516.66 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 516.66 and 182.11 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 516.66 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/516.66 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 516.66 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 94,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,088.95/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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