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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.10 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.10 and 181.35 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.10 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.10 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.10 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 123,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,880.19/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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