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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.17 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.17 and 182.70 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.17 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.17 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.17 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 81,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,332.56/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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