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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.10 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.10 and 182.56 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.10 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.10 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.10 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 79,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431.86/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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