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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 683.09 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 683.09 and 162.88 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 683.09 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/683.09 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 683.09 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 111,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,262.35/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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