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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 455.56 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 455.56 and 182.72 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 455.56 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/455.56 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 455.56 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 83,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,239.92/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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