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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.17, 517.65 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.17, 517.65 and 182.77 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.17 : 517.65 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.17/517.65 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.17x = 517.65 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.17x = 94,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608.76/345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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