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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 454.28 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 454.28 and 181.82 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 454.28 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/454.28 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 454.28 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 82,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,596.28/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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