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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 455.19 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 455.19 and 182.50 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 455.19 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/455.19 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 455.19 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 83,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074.45/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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