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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 682.88 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.50, 682.88 and 181.33 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 682.88 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/682.88 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 682.88 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 123,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,822.31/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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