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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 458.37 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 458.37 and 184.80 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 458.37 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/458.37 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 458.37 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 84,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.78/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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