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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 454.30 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 454.30 and 181.84 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 454.30 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/454.30 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 454.30 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 82,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,606.73/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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