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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 434.91 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 434.91 and 182.40 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 434.91 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/434.91 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 434.91 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 79,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327.58/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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