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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 444.17 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 444.17 and 182 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 444.17 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/444.17 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 444.17 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 80,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838.94/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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