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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.56 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.56 and 181.21 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.56 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.56 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.56 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 123,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,686.70/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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