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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 432.58 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 432.58 and 182.46 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 432.58 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/432.58 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 432.58 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 78,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.55/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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