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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 682.40 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 682.40 and 162.21 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 682.40 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/682.40 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 682.40 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 110,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,695.07/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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