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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 684.77 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 684.77 and 182.72 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 684.77 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/684.77 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 684.77 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 125,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,116.84/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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