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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 432.14 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 432.14 and 182.17 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 432.14 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/432.14 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 432.14 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 78,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.95/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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