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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 684.12 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 684.12 and 182.42 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 684.12 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/684.12 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 684.12 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 124,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,797.17/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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