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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 455.60 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 455.60 and 182.17 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 455.60 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/455.60 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 455.60 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 82,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,994.60/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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