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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.62, 435.56 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.62, 435.56 and 182.84 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.62 : 435.56 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.62/435.56 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.62x = 435.56 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.62x = 79,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634.70/315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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