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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 685.35 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 685.35 and 168.27 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 685.35 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/685.35 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 685.35 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 115,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,323.84/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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