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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 683.46 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 683.46 and 163.24 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 683.46 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/683.46 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 683.46 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 111,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,568.01/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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