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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.42 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.42 and 182.65 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.42 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.42 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.42 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 83,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,182.46/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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