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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.78 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.78 and 163.40 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.78 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.78 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.78 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 111,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,729.65/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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