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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 455.72 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 455.72 and 182.45 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 455.72 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/455.72 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 455.72 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 83,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,142.92/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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