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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 682.91 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 682.91 and 162.67 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 682.91 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/682.91 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 682.91 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 111,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,087.30/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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