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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.66 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.66 and 163.40 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.66 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.66 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.66 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 111,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,707.03/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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