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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.54 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.54 and 163.88 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.54 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.54 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.54 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 112,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,182.42/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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