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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.74 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.74 and 164.68 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.74 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.74 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.74 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 111,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,939.58/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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