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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.21 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.21 and 162.35 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.21 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.21 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.21 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 110,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,755.98/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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