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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.67 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.67 and 163.87 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.67 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.67 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.67 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 112,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,198.91/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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