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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.23 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.23 and 182.75 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.23 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.23 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.23 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 81,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,363.56/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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