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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.03 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.03 and 182.18 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.03 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.03 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.03 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 124,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,613.17/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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