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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 455.86 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 455.86 and 182.97 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 455.86 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/455.86 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 455.86 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 83,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,408.42/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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