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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 460.96 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 460.96 and 184.66 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 460.96 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/460.96 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 460.96 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 85,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,119.26/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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