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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 519.17 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 519.17 and 182.01 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 519.17 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/519.17 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 519.17 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 94,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,493.22/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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