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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 455.30 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 455.30 and 182.55 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 455.30 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/455.30 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 455.30 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 83,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114.96/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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