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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.20 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.20 and 182.70 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.20 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.20 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.20 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 81,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,338.04/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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