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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 684.29 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 684.29 and 182.07 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 684.29 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/684.29 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 684.29 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 124,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,588.68/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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