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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 445.11 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 445.11 and 182.65 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 445.11 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/445.11 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 445.11 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 81,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,299.34/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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