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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.90 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.90 and 164.76 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.90 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.90 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.90 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 113,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,008.88/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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