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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 517.01 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 517.01 and 182.54 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 517.01 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/517.01 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 517.01 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 94,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371.51/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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