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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.60 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.60 and 183 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.60 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.60 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.60 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 81,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544.80/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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