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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 683.87 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 683.87 and 181.78 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 683.87 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/683.87 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 683.87 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 124,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311.27/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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