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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.51 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.51 and 182.23 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.51 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.51 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.51 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 124,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,738.26/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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