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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 520.26 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 520.26 and 182.31 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 520.26 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/520.26 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 520.26 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 94,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,845.97/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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