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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.42, 682.86 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.42, 682.86 and 162.80 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.42 : 682.86 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.42/682.86 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.42x = 682.86 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.42x = 111,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,169.61/455.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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