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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 682.00 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 682.00 and 162.08 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 682.00 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/682.00 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 682.00 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 110,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,542.05/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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