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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 684.17 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 684.17 and 159.55 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 684.17 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/684.17 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 684.17 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 109,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,158.01/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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