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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.13, 683.71 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.13, 683.71 and 182.10 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.13 : 683.71 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.13/683.71 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.13x = 683.71 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.13x = 124,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,503.59/456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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