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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.15 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.15 and 162.98 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.15 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.15 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.15 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 111,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.12/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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