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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 434.96 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 434.96 and 182.34 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 434.96 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/434.96 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 434.96 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 79,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309.69/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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