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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 458.34 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 458.34 and 184.80 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 458.34 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/458.34 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 458.34 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 84,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,701.23/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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