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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 456.56 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 456.56 and 182.67 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 456.56 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/456.56 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 456.56 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 83,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,399.82/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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