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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 517.44 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 517.44 and 182.72 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 517.44 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/517.44 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 517.44 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 94,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546.64/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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