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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 455.54 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 455.54 and 182.72 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 455.54 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/455.54 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 455.54 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 83,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236.49/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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