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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.31 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.31 and 181.87 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.31 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.31 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.31 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 82,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,807.23/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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