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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 455.22 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 455.22 and 182.49 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 455.22 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/455.22 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 455.22 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 83,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,075.49/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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