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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 455.04 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 455.04 and 182.40 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 455.04 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/455.04 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 455.04 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 82,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,999.30/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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