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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 453.81 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 453.81 and 181.06 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 453.81 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/453.81 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 453.81 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 82,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166.84/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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