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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 684.86 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 684.86 and 163.98 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 684.86 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/684.86 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 684.86 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 112,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,302.52/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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