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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 444.93 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 444.93 and 182.57 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 444.93 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/444.93 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 444.93 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 81,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,228.65/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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