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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 684.54 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 684.54 and 182.26 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 684.54 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/684.54 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 684.54 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 124,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,764.26/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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