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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 421.55 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 421.55 and 181.16 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 421.55 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/421.55 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 421.55 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 76,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,364.98/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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