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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 683.61 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 683.61 and 182.08 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 683.61 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/683.61 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 683.61 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 124,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,471.71/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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