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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 683.94 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 683.94 and 163.45 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 683.94 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/683.94 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 683.94 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 111,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,789.99/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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