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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.79, 685.12 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.79, 685.12 and 164.27 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.79 : 685.12 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.79/685.12 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.79x = 685.12 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.79x = 112,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,543.84/456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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