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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 456.16 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 456.16 and 183.18 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 456.16 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/456.16 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 456.16 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 83,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,559.39/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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