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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 455.90 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 455.90 and 182.57 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 455.90 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/455.90 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 455.90 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 83,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,233.66/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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