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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.56 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.56 and 182.74 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.56 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.56 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.56 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 83,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249.03/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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