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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 516.96 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 516.96 and 182.56 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 516.96 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/516.96 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 516.96 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 94,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,376.22/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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