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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 458.04 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 458.04 and 184.57 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 458.04 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/458.04 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 458.04 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 84,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539.30/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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