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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.32 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.32 and 181.27 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.32 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.32 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.32 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 124,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,770.86/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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