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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 682.90 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 682.90 and 162.83 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 682.90 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/682.90 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 682.90 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 111,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,197.91/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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