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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 435.56 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 435.56 and 182.91 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 435.56 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/435.56 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 435.56 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 79,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,667.19/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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