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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 683.75 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 683.75 and 163.38 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 683.75 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/683.75 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 683.75 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 111,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,711.48/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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