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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 683.30 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 683.30 and 162.93 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 683.30 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/683.30 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 683.30 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 111,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,325.84/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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