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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 684.25 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 684.25 and 182.37 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 684.25 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/684.25 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 684.25 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 124,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,788.78/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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