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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 466.68 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 466.68 and 182.92 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 466.68 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/466.68 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 466.68 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 85,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,365.81/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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