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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 457.55 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 457.55 and 184.17 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 457.55 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/457.55 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 457.55 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 84,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268.47/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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