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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 455.34 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 455.34 and 182.58 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 455.34 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/455.34 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 455.34 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 83,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135.98/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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