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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 681.84 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 681.84 and 162.18 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 681.84 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/681.84 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 681.84 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 110,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.81/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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