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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 684.54 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 684.54 and 182.54 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 684.54 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/684.54 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 684.54 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 124,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,955.93/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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