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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 518.46 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 518.46 and 183.56 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 518.46 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/518.46 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 518.46 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 95,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,168.52/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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