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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.91 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.91 and 181.45 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.91 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.91 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.91 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 123,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,909.70/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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