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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 455.89 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 455.89 and 182.97 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 455.89 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/455.89 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 455.89 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 83,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,414.08/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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