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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 454.15 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 454.15 and 179.72 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 454.15 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/454.15 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 454.15 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 81,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,621.04/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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