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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 682.92 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 682.92 and 162.68 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 682.92 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/682.92 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 682.92 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 111,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,094.01/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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