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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 519.24 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 519.24 and 181.92 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 519.24 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/519.24 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 519.24 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 94,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,460.14/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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