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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 455.49 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 455.49 and 182.70 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 455.49 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/455.49 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 455.49 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 83,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218.02/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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