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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 683.48 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 683.48 and 163.06 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 683.48 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/683.48 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 683.48 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 111,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,448.25/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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