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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 445.66 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 445.66 and 183.01 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 445.66 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/445.66 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 445.66 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 81,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560.24/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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