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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 458.24 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 458.24 and 184.70 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 458.24 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/458.24 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 458.24 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 84,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,637.15/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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