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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.22 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.22 and 181.66 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.22 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.22 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.22 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 82,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,694.36/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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