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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 683.99 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 683.99 and 163.54 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 683.99 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/683.99 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 683.99 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 111,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,859.72/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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