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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 684.18 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 684.18 and 182.44 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 684.18 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/684.18 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 684.18 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 124,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,821.80/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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