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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.61, 456.22 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.61, 456.22 and 181.21 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.61 : 456.22 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.61/456.22 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.61x = 456.22 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.61x = 82,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,672.98/330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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