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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 457.86 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 457.86 and 182.41 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 457.86 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/457.86 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 457.86 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 83,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,517.10/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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