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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 683.27 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 683.27 and 181.55 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 683.27 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/683.27 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 683.27 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 124,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,047.67/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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