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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 454.29 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 454.29 and 181.09 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 454.29 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/454.29 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 454.29 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 82,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,267.38/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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