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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.46 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.46 and 181.76 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.46 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.46 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.46 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 124,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225.69/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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