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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 683.66 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 683.66 and 163.17 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 683.66 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/683.66 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 683.66 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 111,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,552.60/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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