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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 456.18 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 456.18 and 183.19 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 456.18 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/456.18 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 456.18 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 83,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,567.04/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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