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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 685.04 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 685.04 and 168.16 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 685.04 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/685.04 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 685.04 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 115,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,196.33/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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