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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 456.81 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 456.81 and 183.67 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 456.81 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/456.81 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 456.81 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 83,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,900.46/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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