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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.85 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.85 and 182.24 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.85 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.85 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.85 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 82,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,891.07/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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