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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 454.47 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 454.47 and 181.97 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 454.47 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/454.47 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 454.47 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 82,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,699.91/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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