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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 687.58 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 687.58 and 181.00 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 687.58 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/687.58 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 687.58 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 124,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,449.81/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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