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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 455.07 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 455.07 and 182.42 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 455.07 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/455.07 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 455.07 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 83,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015.46/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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