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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 683.65 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 683.65 and 163.50 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 683.65 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/683.65 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 683.65 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 111,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,776.78/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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