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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 683.64 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 683.64 and 181.80 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 683.64 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/683.64 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 683.64 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 124,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,285.75/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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