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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 684.73 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 684.73 and 182.50 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 684.73 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/684.73 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 684.73 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 124,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,962.31/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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