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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.37, 457.29 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.37, 457.29 and 179.96 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.37 : 457.29 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.37/457.29 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.37x = 457.29 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.37x = 82,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,294.01/331.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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