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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 517.77 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 517.77 and 182.85 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 517.77 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/517.77 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 517.77 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 94,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,674.24/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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