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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 685.16 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 685.16 and 182.72 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 685.16 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/685.16 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 685.16 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 125,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,192.44/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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