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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 679.21 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 679.21 and 164.41 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 679.21 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/679.21 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 679.21 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 111,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,668.92/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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