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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 458.30 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 458.30 and 184.72 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 458.30 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/458.30 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 458.30 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 84,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656.25/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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