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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 455.23 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 455.23 and 182.52 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 455.23 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/455.23 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 455.23 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 83,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,088.81/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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