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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 458.77 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 458.77 and 183.07 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 458.77 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/458.77 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 458.77 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 83,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.57/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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