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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.18 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.18 and 163.65 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.18 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.18 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.18 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 111,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,966.06/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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