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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 684.17 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 684.17 and 182.13 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 684.17 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/684.17 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 684.17 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 124,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,607.88/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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