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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 520.37 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 520.37 and 182.67 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 520.37 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/520.37 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 520.37 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 95,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.07/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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