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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 458.54 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 458.54 and 182.91 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 458.54 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/458.54 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 458.54 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 83,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,871.55/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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