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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 458.03 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 458.03 and 184.57 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 458.03 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/458.03 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 458.03 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 84,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,537.91/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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