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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 521.01 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 521.01 and 184.51 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 521.01 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/521.01 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 521.01 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 96,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,131.56/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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