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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 458.08 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 458.08 and 184.59 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 458.08 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/458.08 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 458.08 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 84,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,556.53/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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