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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 454.47 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 454.47 and 181.96 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 454.47 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/454.47 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 454.47 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 82,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695.36/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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