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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 458.29 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 458.29 and 184.73 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 458.29 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/458.29 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 458.29 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 84,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,659.91/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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