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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 683.94 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 683.94 and 163.53 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 683.94 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/683.94 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 683.94 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 111,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,844.71/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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