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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.46 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.46 and 183.60 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.46 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.46 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.46 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 95,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,189.26/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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