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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.92 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.92 and 181.64 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.92 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.92 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.92 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 82,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,450.03/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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