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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 684.84 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 684.84 and 182.88 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 684.84 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/684.84 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 684.84 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 125,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,243.54/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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