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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 685.34 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 685.34 and 168.17 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 685.34 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/685.34 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 685.34 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 115,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,252.79/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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