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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 458.89 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 458.89 and 185.16 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 458.89 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/458.89 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 458.89 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 84,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,968.07/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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