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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 445.11 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 445.11 and 182.64 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 445.11 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/445.11 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 445.11 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 81,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,294.89/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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