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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684.96 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684.96 and 168 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684.96 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684.96 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684.96 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 115,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,073.28/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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