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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 456.59 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 456.59 and 183.51 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 456.59 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/456.59 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 456.59 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 83,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,787.23/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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