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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 682.43 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 682.43 and 181.04 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 682.43 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/682.43 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 682.43 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 123,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,546.05/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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