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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 685.19 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 685.19 and 182.74 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 685.19 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/685.19 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 685.19 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 125,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,210.71/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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