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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 685.46 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 685.46 and 168.35 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 685.46 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/685.46 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 685.46 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 115,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,393.76/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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