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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 516.69 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 516.69 and 182.73 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 516.69 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/516.69 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 516.69 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 94,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,414.76/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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