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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 517.83 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 517.83 and 182.70 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 517.83 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/517.83 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 517.83 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 94,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,607.54/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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