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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 457.90 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 457.90 and 184.45 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 457.90 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/457.90 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 457.90 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 84,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,459.66/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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