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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 684.45 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 684.45 and 163.82 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 684.45 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/684.45 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 684.45 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 112,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,128.72/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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