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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 435.46 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 435.46 and 182.75 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 435.46 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/435.46 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 435.46 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 79,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578.73/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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