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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 682.75 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 682.75 and 181.52 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 682.75 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/682.75 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 682.75 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 123,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,934.03/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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