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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 681.42 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 681.42 and 162 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 681.42 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/681.42 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 681.42 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 110,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390.04/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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