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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 455.63 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 455.63 and 182.80 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 455.63 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/455.63 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 455.63 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 83,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289.33/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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