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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 457.77 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 457.77 and 184.37 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 457.77 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/457.77 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 457.77 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 84,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399.05/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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