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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 435.23 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 435.23 and 182.59 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 435.23 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/435.23 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 435.23 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 79,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,468.65/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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