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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.33 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.33 and 163.63 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.33 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.33 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.33 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 111,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,976.92/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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