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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 459.15 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 459.15 and 183.35 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 459.15 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/459.15 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 459.15 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 84,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,182.86/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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