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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 682.32 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 682.32 and 181.15 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 682.32 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/682.32 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 682.32 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 123,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,602.27/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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