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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 456.18 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 456.18 and 181.19 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 456.18 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/456.18 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 456.18 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 82,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,652.97/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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