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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 684.23 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 684.23 and 182.30 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 684.23 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/684.23 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 684.23 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 124,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,735.13/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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