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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.71 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.71 and 182.61 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.71 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.71 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.71 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 83,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,398.90/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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