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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 456.13 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 456.13 and 183.18 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 456.13 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/456.13 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 456.13 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 83,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553.89/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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