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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 454.59 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 454.59 and 181.17 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 454.59 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/454.59 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 454.59 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 82,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.07/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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