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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 455.99 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 455.99 and 181.43 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 455.99 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/455.99 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 455.99 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 82,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,730.27/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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