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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 518.72 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 518.72 and 183.66 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 518.72 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/518.72 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 518.72 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 95,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,267.20/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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