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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 493.97 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 493.97 and 183.51 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 493.97 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/493.97 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 493.97 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 90,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,647.52/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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