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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.42 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.42 and 181.19 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.42 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.42 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.42 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 123,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,647.68/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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