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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 455.17 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 455.17 and 182.47 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 455.17 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/455.17 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 455.17 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 83,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054.87/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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