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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 455.21 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 455.21 and 182.49 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 455.21 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/455.21 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 455.21 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 83,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070.62/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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