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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 455.18 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 455.18 and 181.95 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 455.18 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/455.18 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 455.18 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 82,819.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,819.09/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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