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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 684.05 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 684.05 and 182.36 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 684.05 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/684.05 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 684.05 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 124,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,739.03/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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