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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 456.98 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 456.98 and 183.77 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 456.98 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/456.98 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 456.98 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 83,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,979.21/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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