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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 458.54 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 458.54 and 184.90 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 458.54 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/458.54 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 458.54 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 84,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,784.05/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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