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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 682.95 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 682.95 and 162.75 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 682.95 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/682.95 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 682.95 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 111,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,150.11/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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