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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.60 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.60 and 182.76 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.60 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.60 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.60 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 83,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,262.26/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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