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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 683.69 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 683.69 and 181.85 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 683.69 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/683.69 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 683.69 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 124,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,324.70/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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