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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 518.87 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 518.87 and 181.67 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 518.87 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/518.87 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 518.87 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 94,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,262.20/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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