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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 685.34 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 685.34 and 168.13 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 685.34 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/685.34 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 685.34 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 115,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,222.69/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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