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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 455.80 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 455.80 and 181.86 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 455.80 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/455.80 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 455.80 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 82,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,891.79/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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