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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 457.54 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 457.54 and 184.19 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 457.54 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/457.54 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 457.54 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 84,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,273.37/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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