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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.09 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.09 and 114.06 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.09 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.09 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.09 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 78,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,027.31/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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