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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 455.17 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 455.17 and 182.50 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 455.17 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/455.17 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 455.17 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 83,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,068.53/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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