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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 520.44 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 520.44 and 184.10 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 520.44 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/520.44 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 520.44 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 95,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,813.00/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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