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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 435.55 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 435.55 and 182.77 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 435.55 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/435.55 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 435.55 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 79,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605.47/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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