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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 456.54 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 456.54 and 183.47 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 456.54 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/456.54 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 456.54 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 83,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,758.42/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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