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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.74 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.74 and 181.54 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.74 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.74 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.74 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 82,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,553.50/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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