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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 454.81 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 454.81 and 180.20 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 454.81 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/454.81 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 454.81 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 81,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,956.76/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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