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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 455.06 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 455.06 and 182.39 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 455.06 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/455.06 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 455.06 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 82,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,996.57/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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