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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.09 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.09 and 163.46 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.09 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.09 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.09 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 111,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,823.06/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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