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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.16 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.16 and 182.56 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.16 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.16 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.16 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 83,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,276.57/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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