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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 684.32 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 684.32 and 163.75 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 684.32 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/684.32 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 684.32 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 112,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,057.40/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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