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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 684.40 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 684.40 and 163.76 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 684.40 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/684.40 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 684.40 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 112,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,073.92/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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