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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.22 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.22 and 181.44 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.22 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.22 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.22 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 123,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,963.44/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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