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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 458.35 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 458.35 and 184.77 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 458.35 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/458.35 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 458.35 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 84,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689.33/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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