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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 458.06 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 458.06 and 184.58 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 458.06 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/458.06 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 458.06 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 84,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,548.71/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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