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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.95 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.95 and 181.24 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.95 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.95 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.95 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 123,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,777.86/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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