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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.75, 455.02 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.75, 455.02 and 182.38 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 455.02 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/455.02 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 455.02 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 82,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,986.55/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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