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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 432 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 432 and 182.16 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 432 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/432 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 432 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 78,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,693.12/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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