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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 682.50 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 682.50 and 162.45 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 682.50 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/682.50 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 682.50 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 110,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,872.13/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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