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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.20 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.20 and 182.73 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.20 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.20 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.20 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 81,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,351.40/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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