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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.14 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.14 and 181.46 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.14 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.14 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.14 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 123,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,962.58/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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