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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 454.62 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 454.62 and 182.07 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 454.62 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/454.62 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 454.62 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 82,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,772.66/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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