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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 456.85 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 456.85 and 183.70 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 456.85 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/456.85 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 456.85 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 83,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,924.15/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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