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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 679.38 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 679.38 and 164.38 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 679.38 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/679.38 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 679.38 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 111,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,676.48/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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