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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.64 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.64 and 182.12 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.64 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.64 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.64 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 124,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,501.10/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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