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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 685.05 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 685.05 and 168.13 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 685.05 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/685.05 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 685.05 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 115,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,177.46/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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