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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 455.58 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 455.58 and 182.79 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 455.58 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/455.58 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 455.58 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 83,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275.47/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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