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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.53 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.53 and 162.51 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.53 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.53 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.53 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 110,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,914.78/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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