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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 422.90 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 422.90 and 182.16 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 422.90 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/422.90 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 422.90 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 77,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,035.24/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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