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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.74 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.74 and 162.64 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.74 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.74 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.74 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 111,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041.69/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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