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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 435.41 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 435.41 and 182.72 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 435.41 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/435.41 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 435.41 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 79,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558.75/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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