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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.41, 684.41 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.41, 684.41 and 164.00 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.41 : 684.41 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.41/684.41 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.41x = 684.41 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.41x = 112,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,239.00/456.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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