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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 520.68 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 520.68 and 184.73 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 520.68 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/520.68 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 520.68 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 96,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,185.22/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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