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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 458.63 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 458.63 and 182.97 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 458.63 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/458.63 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 458.63 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 83,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,913.24/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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