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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 684.19 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 684.19 and 163.68 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 684.19 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/684.19 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 684.19 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 111,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,988.22/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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