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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.55, 454.75 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.55, 454.75 and 182.16 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.55 : 454.75 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.55/454.75 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.55x = 454.75 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.55x = 82,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,836.80/329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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