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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.68 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.68 and 164.46 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.68 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.68 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.68 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 111,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,780.17/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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