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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 683.74 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 683.74 and 163.35 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 683.74 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/683.74 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 683.74 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 111,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,688.93/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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