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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 456.81 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 456.81 and 183.68 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 456.81 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/456.81 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 456.81 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 83,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,904.58/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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