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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.36 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.36 and 162.44 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.36 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.36 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.36 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 110,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,841.30/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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