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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 454.15 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 454.15 and 181.74 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 454.15 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/454.15 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 454.15 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 82,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.22/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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