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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 454.99 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 454.99 and 182.33 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 454.99 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/454.99 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 454.99 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 82,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,958.33/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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