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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 445.07 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 445.07 and 182.63 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 445.07 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/445.07 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 445.07 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 81,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,283.87/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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