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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 685.33 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 685.33 and 168.39 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 685.33 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/685.33 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 685.33 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 115,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,402.30/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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