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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.76 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.76 and 182.26 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.76 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.76 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.76 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 124,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,622.10/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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