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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 684.19 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 684.19 and 182.33 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 684.19 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/684.19 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 684.19 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 124,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,748.95/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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