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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 454.32 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 454.32 and 181.85 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 454.32 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/454.32 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 454.32 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 82,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615.82/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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