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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.51 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.51 and 183.60 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.51 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.51 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.51 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 84,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365.35/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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