Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 683.25 and 113.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455.50, 683.25 and 113.50 is: 170.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.50 : 683.25 = 113.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.50/683.25 = 113.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.50x = 683.25 × 113.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.50x = 77,548.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,548.88/455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170.25
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