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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 516.78 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 516.78 and 182.19 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 516.78 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/516.78 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 516.78 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 94,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152.15/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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