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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.83 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.83 and 181.91 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.83 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.83 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.83 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 124,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,391.64/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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