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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 455 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 455 and 182.36 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 455 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/455 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 455 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 82,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,973.80/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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