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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 684.11 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 684.11 and 163.58 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 684.11 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/684.11 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 684.11 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 111,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,906.71/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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