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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 435.58 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 435.58 and 182.86 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 435.58 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/435.58 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 435.58 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 79,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651.48/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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