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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 455.74 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 455.74 and 182.89 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 455.74 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/455.74 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 455.74 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 83,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,348.01/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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