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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 683.36 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 683.36 and 163.20 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 683.36 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/683.36 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 683.36 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 111,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,524.35/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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