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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 456.52 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 456.52 and 183.45 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 456.52 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/456.52 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 456.52 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 83,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,748.59/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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