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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 421.68 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 421.68 and 181.23 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 421.68 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/421.68 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 421.68 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 76,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,421.07/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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