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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.25 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.25 and 168.17 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.25 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.25 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.25 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 115,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,237.65/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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