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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 685.25 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 685.25 and 164.38 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 685.25 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/685.25 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 685.25 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 112,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.40/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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