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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 684.90 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 684.90 and 168.26 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 684.90 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/684.90 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 684.90 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 115,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241.27/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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