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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 457.02 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 457.02 and 183.82 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 457.02 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/457.02 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 457.02 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 84,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,008.61/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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