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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.56 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.56 and 181.14 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.56 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.56 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.56 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 123,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,638.92/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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