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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.05, 455.42 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.05, 455.42 and 182.68 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.05 : 455.42 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.05/455.42 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.05x = 455.42 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.05x = 83,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,196.13/330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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