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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 682.91 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 682.91 and 181.50 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 682.91 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/682.91 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 682.91 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 123,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,948.17/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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