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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 516.56 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 516.56 and 182.58 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 516.56 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/516.56 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 516.56 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 94,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.94/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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