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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 457.75 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 457.75 and 182.33 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 457.75 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/457.75 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 457.75 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 83,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,461.56/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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