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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.72 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.72 and 183.06 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.72 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.72 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.72 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 81,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.50/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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