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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 421.32 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 421.32 and 181.01 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 421.32 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/421.32 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 421.32 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 76,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263.51/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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