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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 685.24 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 685.24 and 168.06 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 685.24 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/685.24 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 685.24 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 115,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161.43/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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