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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 682.18 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 682.18 and 162.20 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 682.18 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/682.18 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 682.18 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 110,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,649.60/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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