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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 455.12 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 455.12 and 182.46 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 455.12 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/455.12 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 455.12 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 83,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040.11/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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