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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 455.17 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 455.17 and 181.72 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 455.17 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/455.17 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 455.17 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 82,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,714.63/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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