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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 458.90 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 458.90 and 185.17 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 458.90 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/458.90 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 458.90 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 84,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,976.12/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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