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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 455.30 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 455.30 and 182.57 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 455.30 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/455.30 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 455.30 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 83,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121.74/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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