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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 681.84 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 681.84 and 162.09 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 681.84 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/681.84 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 681.84 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 110,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,519.45/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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