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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.48 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.48 and 181.20 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.48 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.48 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.48 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 123,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,665.38/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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