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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 684.48 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 684.48 and 182.45 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 684.48 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/684.48 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 684.48 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 124,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,884.23/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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