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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.44 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.44 and 181.03 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.44 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.44 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.44 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 123,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,542.11/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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