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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 455.66 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 455.66 and 182.89 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 455.66 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/455.66 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 455.66 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 83,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336.00/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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