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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 454.97 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 454.97 and 181.74 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 454.97 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/454.97 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 454.97 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 82,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,685.34/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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