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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 454.52 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 454.52 and 182.01 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 454.52 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/454.52 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 454.52 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 82,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725.37/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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