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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 682.91 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 682.91 and 181.31 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 682.91 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/682.91 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 682.91 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 123,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,815.79/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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