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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.34 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.34 and 181 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.34 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.34 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.34 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 84,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,045.54/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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