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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 458.03 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 458.03 and 184.54 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 458.03 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/458.03 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 458.03 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 84,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,525.32/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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