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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 435.64 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 435.64 and 182.84 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 435.64 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/435.64 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 435.64 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 79,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652.42/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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