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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 679.74 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 679.74 and 164.53 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 679.74 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/679.74 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 679.74 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 111,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838.78/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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