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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.26 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.26 and 164.48 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.26 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.26 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.26 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 111,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,726.38/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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