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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.14 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.14 and 182.70 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.14 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.14 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.14 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 81,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,327.08/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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