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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.21, 517.66 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.21, 517.66 and 182.86 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.21 : 517.66 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.21/517.66 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.21x = 517.66 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.21x = 94,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,656.95/345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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