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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.37 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.37 and 182.72 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.37 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.37 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.37 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 87,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,590.49/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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