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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.06 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.06 and 182.38 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.06 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.06 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.06 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 124,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,758.86/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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