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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 455 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 455 and 182.35 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 455 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/455 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 455 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 82,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,969.25/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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