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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 683.34 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 683.34 and 181.63 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 683.34 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/683.34 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 683.34 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 124,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,115.04/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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