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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 456.78 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 456.78 and 183.65 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 456.78 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/456.78 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 456.78 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 83,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887.65/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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