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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 681.83 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 681.83 and 162.05 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 681.83 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/681.83 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 681.83 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 110,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,491.45/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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