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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 445.16 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 445.16 and 182.72 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 445.16 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/445.16 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 445.16 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 81,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,340.43/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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