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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 682.66 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 682.66 and 181.09 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 682.66 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/682.66 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 682.66 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 123,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,622.90/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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