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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 682.82 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 682.82 and 162.71 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 682.82 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/682.82 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 682.82 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 111,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,098.23/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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