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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.90 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.90 and 181 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.90 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.90 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.90 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 82,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,155.90/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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