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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 454.61 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 454.61 and 181.56 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 454.61 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/454.61 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 454.61 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 82,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,538.08/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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