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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 456.91 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 456.91 and 183.73 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 456.91 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/456.91 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 456.91 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 83,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,945.98/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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