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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 520.52 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 520.52 and 184.50 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 520.52 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/520.52 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 520.52 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 96,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,035.02/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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