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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 688.68 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 688.68 and 181.72 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 688.68 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/688.68 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 688.68 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 125,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,146.93/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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