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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 456.13 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 456.13 and 183.15 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 456.13 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/456.13 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 456.13 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 83,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,540.21/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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