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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 454.92 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 454.92 and 181.96 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 454.92 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/454.92 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 454.92 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 82,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,777.24/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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