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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.17 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.17 and 162.95 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.17 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.17 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.17 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 111,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,318.73/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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