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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 455.50 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 455.50 and 182.73 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 455.50 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/455.50 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 455.50 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 83,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,233.74/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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