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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 455.35 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 455.35 and 182.61 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 455.35 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/455.35 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 455.35 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 83,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,151.46/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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