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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 685.52 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 685.52 and 168.38 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 685.52 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/685.52 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 685.52 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 115,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,423.59/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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