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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 685.38 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 685.38 and 183.16 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 685.38 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/685.38 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 685.38 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 125,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,534.20/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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