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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 683.05 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 683.05 and 162.90 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 683.05 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/683.05 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 683.05 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 111,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,270.63/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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