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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 454.73 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 454.73 and 182.15 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 454.73 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/454.73 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 454.73 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 82,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,829.07/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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