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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 684.12 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 684.12 and 163.59 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 684.12 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/684.12 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 684.12 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 111,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,914.37/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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