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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 456.63 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 456.63 and 183.56 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 456.63 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/456.63 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 456.63 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 83,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,816.72/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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