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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.19 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.19 and 181.78 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.19 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.19 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.19 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 82,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,561.98/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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