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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 685.31 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 685.31 and 168.36 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 685.31 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/685.31 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 685.31 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 115,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,377.95/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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