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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 458.26 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 458.26 and 184.73 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 458.26 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/458.26 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 458.26 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 84,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,651.62/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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