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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 685.02 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 685.02 and 168.04 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 685.02 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/685.02 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 685.02 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 115,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,110.76/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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