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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 683.10 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 683.10 and 181.32 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 683.10 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/683.10 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 683.10 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 123,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,859.69/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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