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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 455.40 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 455.40 and 182.63 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 455.40 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/455.40 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 455.40 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 83,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,168.11/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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