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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.71 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.71 and 181.13 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.71 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.71 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.71 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 123,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,658.36/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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