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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 682.49 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 682.49 and 181.34 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 682.49 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/682.49 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 682.49 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 123,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,762.34/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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