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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 682.37 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 682.37 and 181.07 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 682.37 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/682.37 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 682.37 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 123,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,556.74/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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