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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 683.16 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 683.16 and 181.63 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 683.16 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/683.16 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 683.16 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 124,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,082.35/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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