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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.70 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.70 and 181.40 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.70 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.70 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.70 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 123,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,837.46/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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