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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 456.17 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 456.17 and 183.21 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 456.17 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/456.17 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 456.17 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 83,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574.91/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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