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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 683.40 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 683.40 and 163.24 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 683.40 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/683.40 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 683.40 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 111,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,557.12/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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