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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684.84 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684.84 and 164.01 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684.84 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684.84 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684.84 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 112,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,320.61/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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