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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 684.22 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 684.22 and 182.27 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 684.22 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/684.22 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 684.22 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 124,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,711.04/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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