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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 421.57 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 421.57 and 181.17 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 421.57 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/421.57 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 421.57 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 76,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,375.84/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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