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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 520.08 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 520.08 and 182.14 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 520.08 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/520.08 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 520.08 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 94,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,727.37/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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