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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.51, 456.74 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.51, 456.74 and 182.50 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.51 : 456.74 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.51/456.74 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.51x = 456.74 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.51x = 83,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,351.85/304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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