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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.90 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.90 and 182.97 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.90 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.90 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.90 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 83,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598.99/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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