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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 684.14 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 684.14 and 182.04 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 684.14 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/684.14 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 684.14 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 124,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,543.87/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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