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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.29 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.29 and 168.10 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.29 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.29 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.29 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 115,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,193.82/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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