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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.42 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.42 and 182.68 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.42 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.42 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.42 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 125,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,029.85/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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