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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 455.15 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 455.15 and 182.46 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 455.15 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/455.15 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 455.15 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 83,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,044.99/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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