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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.63 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.63 and 113.75 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.63 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.63 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.63 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 77,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,762.91/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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