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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 517.01 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 517.01 and 182.16 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 517.01 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/517.01 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 517.01 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 94,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178.54/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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