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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 684.16 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 684.16 and 131.46 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 684.16 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/684.16 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 684.16 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 89,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,941.06/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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