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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.34 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.34 and 163.02 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.34 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.34 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.34 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 111,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,398.09/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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