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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.24 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.24 and 181.54 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.24 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.24 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.24 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 124,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,035.34/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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