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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 456.87 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 456.87 and 183.74 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 456.87 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/456.87 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 456.87 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 83,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943.01/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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