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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 456.08 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 456.08 and 183.16 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 456.08 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/456.08 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 456.08 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 83,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535.61/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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