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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 684.38 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 684.38 and 114.25 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 684.38 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/684.38 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 684.38 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 78,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,190.42/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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