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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.75, 682.24 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.75, 682.24 and 162.28 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.75 : 682.24 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.75/682.24 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.75x = 682.24 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.75x = 110,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,712.06/454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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