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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 445.21 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 445.21 and 182.76 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 445.21 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/445.21 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 445.21 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 81,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,366.58/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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