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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 456.73 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 456.73 and 183.58 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 456.73 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/456.73 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 456.73 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 83,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,846.49/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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