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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.70 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.70 and 113.13 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.70 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.70 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.70 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 77,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,233.85/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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