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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 684.15 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 684.15 and 181.95 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 684.15 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/684.15 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 684.15 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 124,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,481.09/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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