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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.19, 682.31 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.19, 682.31 and 181.17 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.19 : 682.31 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.19/682.31 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.19x = 682.31 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.19x = 123,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,613.20/455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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