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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.44 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.44 and 181.55 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.44 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.44 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.44 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 124,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,079.79/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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