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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 685.23 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 685.23 and 168.19 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 685.23 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/685.23 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 685.23 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 115,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,246.49/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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