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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 683.59 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 683.59 and 182.20 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 683.59 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/683.59 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 683.59 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 124,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,547.93/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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