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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 686.96 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 686.96 and 184.20 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 686.96 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/686.96 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 686.96 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 126,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,538.03/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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