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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.72 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.72 and 113.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.72 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.72 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.72 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 77,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.17/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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