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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 685.18 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 685.18 and 164.19 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 685.18 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/685.18 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 685.18 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 112,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,495.46/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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