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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.22 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.22 and 182.74 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.22 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.22 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.22 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 81,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,357.48/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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