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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.78 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.78 and 181.86 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.78 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.78 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.78 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 124,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,351.32/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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