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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 497.71 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 497.71 and 184.07 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 497.71 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/497.71 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 497.71 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 91,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,613.48/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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