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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.37 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.37 and 164.34 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.37 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.37 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.37 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 112,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,634.12/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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