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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 683.86 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 683.86 and 182.08 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 683.86 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/683.86 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 683.86 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 124,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,517.23/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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