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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.59 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.59 and 181.62 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.59 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.59 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.59 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 82,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,562.64/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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