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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 682.81 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 682.81 and 162.92 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 682.81 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/682.81 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 682.81 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 111,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,243.41/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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