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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 682.17 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 682.17 and 162.19 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 682.17 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/682.17 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 682.17 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 110,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,641.15/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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