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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 685.20 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 685.20 and 168.24 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 685.20 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/685.20 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 685.20 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 115,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,278.05/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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