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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 681.70 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 681.70 and 112.47 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 681.70 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/681.70 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 681.70 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 76,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,670.80/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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