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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.42 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.42 and 182.14 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.42 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.42 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.42 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 94,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,060.74/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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