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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 683.94 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 683.94 and 182.10 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 683.94 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/683.94 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 683.94 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 124,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,545.47/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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