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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 518.97 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 518.97 and 183.74 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 518.97 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/518.97 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 518.97 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 95,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,352.95/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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