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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 457.50 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 457.50 and 184.16 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 457.50 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/457.50 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 457.50 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 84,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,253.65/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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