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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 681.96 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 681.96 and 181 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 681.96 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/681.96 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 681.96 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 123,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,434.76/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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