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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.61 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.61 and 181.03 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.61 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.61 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.61 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 123,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,572.89/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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