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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 445.13 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 445.13 and 182.69 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 445.13 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/445.13 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 445.13 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 81,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,320.80/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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