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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 479.25 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 479.25 and 182.16 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 479.25 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/479.25 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 479.25 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 87,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,300.18/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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