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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 456.17 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 456.17 and 182.34 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 456.17 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/456.17 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 456.17 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 83,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,177.13/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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