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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 455.52 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 455.52 and 181.12 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 455.52 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/455.52 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 455.52 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 82,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,500.60/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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