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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 456.99 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 456.99 and 183.81 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 456.99 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/456.99 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 456.99 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 83,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,996.93/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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