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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 456.54 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 456.54 and 183.49 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 456.54 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/456.54 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 456.54 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 83,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,768.24/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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