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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 683.20 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 683.20 and 113.48 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 683.20 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/683.20 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 683.20 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 77,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,529.54/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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