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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 435.26 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 435.26 and 182.68 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 435.26 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/435.26 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 435.26 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 79,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513.30/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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