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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 435 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 435 and 182.41 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 435 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/435 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 435 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 79,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,348.35/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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