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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 682.31 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 682.31 and 112.88 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 682.31 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/682.31 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 682.31 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 77,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,016.02/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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