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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 454.98 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 454.98 and 181.44 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 454.98 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/454.98 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 454.98 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 82,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551.57/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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