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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 679.84 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 679.84 and 164.58 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 679.84 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/679.84 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 679.84 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 111,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,888.07/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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