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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 456.23 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 456.23 and 182.54 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 456.23 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/456.23 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 456.23 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 83,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281.82/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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