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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 684.20 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 684.20 and 163.55 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 684.20 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/684.20 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 684.20 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 111,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,896.67/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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