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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 518.57 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 518.57 and 181.13 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 518.57 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/518.57 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 518.57 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 93,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.58/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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