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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 683.40 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 683.40 and 181.67 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 683.40 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/683.40 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 683.40 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 124,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,153.28/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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