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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.18 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.18 and 181.54 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.18 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.18 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.18 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 124,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,024.50/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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