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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.68 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.68 and 164.00 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.68 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.68 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.68 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 112,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,283.28/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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