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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.16 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.16 and 181 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.16 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.16 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.16 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 123,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,470.96/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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