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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 444.93 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 444.93 and 182.54 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 444.93 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/444.93 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 444.93 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 81,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,217.52/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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