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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 684.05 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 684.05 and 182.18 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 684.05 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/684.05 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 684.05 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 124,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.03/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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