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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684.60 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684.60 and 182.40 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684.60 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684.60 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684.60 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 124,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,871.04/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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