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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 683.59 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 683.59 and 181.84 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 683.59 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/683.59 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 683.59 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 124,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,304.01/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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