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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 684.21 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 684.21 and 182.30 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 684.21 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/684.21 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 684.21 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 124,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.48/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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