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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.81, 685.36 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.81, 685.36 and 182.76 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.81 : 685.36 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.81/685.36 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.81x = 685.36 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.81x = 125,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,254.05/456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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