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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 489.15 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 489.15 and 182.10 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 489.15 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/489.15 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 489.15 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 89,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074.22/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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