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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 683.96 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 683.96 and 182.11 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 683.96 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/683.96 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 683.96 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 124,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,552.54/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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