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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.94 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.94 and 181.98 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.94 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.94 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.94 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 124,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,463.40/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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