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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 455.26 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 455.26 and 181.98 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 455.26 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/455.26 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 455.26 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 82,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,848.21/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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