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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 679.80 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 679.80 and 164.54 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 679.80 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/679.80 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 679.80 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 111,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,854.29/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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