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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 456.93 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 456.93 and 183.74 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 456.93 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/456.93 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 456.93 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 83,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954.03/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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