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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.16 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.16 and 184.80 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.16 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.16 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.16 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 127,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,171.04/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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