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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 458.11 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 458.11 and 184.61 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 458.11 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/458.11 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 458.11 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 84,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,571.69/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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