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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 517.57 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 517.57 and 182.80 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 517.57 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/517.57 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 517.57 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 94,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,611.80/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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