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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 460.87 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 460.87 and 184.58 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 460.87 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/460.87 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 460.87 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 85,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.08/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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