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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 684.03 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 684.03 and 163.44 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 684.03 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/684.03 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 684.03 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 111,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,797.86/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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