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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 682.64 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 682.64 and 162.60 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 682.64 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/682.64 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 682.64 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 110,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,997.26/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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