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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 683.34 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 683.34 and 163.18 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 683.34 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/683.34 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 683.34 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 111,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,507.42/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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