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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 683.49 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 683.49 and 181.97 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 683.49 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/683.49 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 683.49 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 124,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,374.68/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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