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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 454.74 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 454.74 and 182.17 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 454.74 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/454.74 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 454.74 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 82,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,841.66/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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