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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 455.91 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 455.91 and 183 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 455.91 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/455.91 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 455.91 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 83,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,431.53/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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