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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 685.55 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 685.55 and 182.90 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 685.55 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/685.55 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 685.55 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 125,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,382.75/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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