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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 458.05 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 458.05 and 184.57 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 458.05 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/458.05 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 458.05 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 84,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542.29/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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