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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.31, 458.53 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.31, 458.53 and 184.93 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.31 : 458.53 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.31/458.53 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.31x = 458.53 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.31x = 84,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,795.95/332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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