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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 684.38 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 684.38 and 163.66 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 684.38 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/684.38 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 684.38 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 112,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005.63/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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