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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.16 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.16 and 182.58 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.16 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.16 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.16 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 79,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,451.51/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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