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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 458.01 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 458.01 and 184.55 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 458.01 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/458.01 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 458.01 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 84,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,523.46/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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