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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 352.32 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 352.32 and 182.16 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 352.32 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/352.32 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 352.32 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 64,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178.61/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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