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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 445.42 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 445.42 and 184.75 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 445.42 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/445.42 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 445.42 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 82,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291.35/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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