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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 459.41 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 459.41 and 183.54 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 459.41 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/459.41 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 459.41 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 84,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317.47/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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