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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 454.63 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 454.63 and 182.06 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 454.63 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/454.63 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 454.63 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 82,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,769.94/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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