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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.45 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.45 and 182.96 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.45 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.45 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.45 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 81,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498.86/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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