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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.19, 685.37 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.19, 685.37 and 164.62 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.19 : 685.37 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.19/685.37 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.19x = 685.37 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.19x = 112,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,825.10/457.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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