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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 453.98 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 453.98 and 181.63 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 453.98 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/453.98 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 453.98 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 82,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,453.21/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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