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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.50, 454.72 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.50, 454.72 and 182.12 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 454.72 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/454.72 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 454.72 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 82,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813.61/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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