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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.52 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.52 and 182.53 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.52 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.52 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.52 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 81,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,688.06/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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