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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 455.31 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 455.31 and 182.59 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 455.31 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/455.31 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 455.31 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 83,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135.05/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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